San Marcos, CA—December 18, 2015—More than 80 graduates from 18 states and Canada celebrated their graduation from the California campus of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on December 12. They were joined by family and friends as they received Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Occupational Therapy or Doctor of Education degrees,
Austin, TX—December 17, 2015—Nearly 50 graduates from nine states, celebrated their graduation from the Austin campus of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on December 11. They were joined by family and friends as they received Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees. The university granted several awards to graduates who embodied their program’s
In late November, volunteers from the Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences painted a mural in a pediatric therapy room at One on One Therapy in nearby Palatka, Florida. First-term student Kayleigh Quinn drew the mural and the other student volunteers helped paint it. “The mural helps
San Marcos, California—October 27, 2015—The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences’ online Doctor of Education (EdD) program—designed for health sciences professionals—now offers a Nurse Educator concentration specifically to help nurses who want to teach or advance their careers at the postsecondary level. “Our online, health-sciences EdD has timely new courses for current and
St. Augustine, FL—September 16, 2015—This fall the St. Augustine Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will host notable speakers and friendly socials for people with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers. All events are free and open to the public. “Anyone with Parkinson’s or who cares for someone with the disease will benefit from hearing the latest in
St. Augustine, Florida—September 14, 2015—Students and faculty members from the occupational therapy and physical therapy programs at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences will be offering free balance check-ups and home safety tips this month in St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra Beach at the Independent Living Expos put on by the St. Johns
Luke Murphy, retired U.S. Army staff sergeant and author of Blasted by Adversity, gave the keynote address during an alumni event on the St. Augustine campus this summer. Here, he shares with faculty member and fellow amputee Dr. Scott Love how PTs at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center helped him recover—physically and mentally. Dr.
San Marcos, CA—August 19, 2015—More than 80 graduates from 20 states and Kenya celebrated their graduation from the California campus of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on August 15. They were joined by family and friends as they received Doctor of Physical Therapy and Master of Occupational Therapy degrees. The university granted
St. Augustine, FL—August 18, 2015—Almost 100 graduates from 24 states, Canada, St. Lucia and Trinidad celebrated their graduation from the Florida campus of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on August 14. They were joined by family and friends as they received Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Occupational Therapy and Master of
St. Augustine, Florida—August 3, 2015— Through the St. Johns County Falls Prevention Coalition, local residents 65 or older can receive a free home safety assessment to help lower their risk of falling. Some modifications, such as grab bars for bathrooms, can be made at no cost. Falls are the leading cause of death from injury
St. Augustine, Florida—July 13, 2015—Retired Staff Sergeant Luke Murphy, a wounded Army serviceman, will deliver the keynote address at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences 2015 Alumni Event Saturday, July 18, on the St. Augustine campus. Murphy is the author of Blasted by Adversity: The Making of a Wounded Warrior (Inkshares, 2015), a memoir
The “American Ninja Warrior” contestant has organized three annual trips to offer services to people in need In April, the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Doctor of Physical Therapy faculty member Todd Bourgeois and a team of physical and occupational therapists, including faculty member Dr. Lindsay Perry, spent more than a week providing services